Background
Curtin, Leah was born on June 16, 1923 in Ellensburg, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Daughter of Hiram Merle and Dora Irene (Carey) Colwell.
Curtin, Leah was born on June 16, 1923 in Ellensburg, Washington, District of Columbia, United States. Daughter of Hiram Merle and Dora Irene (Carey) Colwell.
Bachelor in Economics, College St. Catherines, St. Paul, 1949. Postgraduate, College St. Thomas, St. Paul.
Substitute teacher St. Marks Grade School, St. Paul, 1969-1978. Substitute and full-time teacher OLP High School, 1972-1973. Executive secretary Hibernian Life Insurance Fund., 1978-1996, president, from 1996.
Board directors Minnesota Irish Heritage Fair, 1988-1999, treasurer, committee chairman Served with United States Coast Guard, 1942-1946. Member Irish Education Service (secretary-treasurer since 1994), Ladies Ancient Order of Hibernians (state president 1992-1994).
Married John Jay Curtin, February 23, 1952. Children: John P., Margaret Mary, Mary Therese, Brigid Ann, Joseph Eamon, James Hugh.